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CASHFLOW® 126 and CASHFLOW® 129

4-WAY and 8-WAY SELECTORS

USER GUIDE

25859 G3 705707044

Published by :

Mars Electronics InternationalEskdale RoadWinnersh TriangleWokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5AQUnited Kingdom.

Internet: http://www.meiglobal.com

For further information on editions in other languages please write to the TechnicalCommunications Manager at the above address.

CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 selectors User Guide

© , Mars, Inc., 1998. All rights reserved

Except as permitted under the relevant local legislation, no part of this publication may becopied, transmitted, transcribed, or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in adatabase or retrieval system, or translated in any language (natural or computer), withoutthe prior written permission of Mars Electronics International.

Mars®, CashFlow® and the Mars Electronics International device are registeredtrademarks.

Mars Electronics International reserves the right to change the product or the productspecifications at any time. While every effort has been made to ensure that theinformation in this publication is accurate, Mars Electronics International disclaims anyliability for any direct or indirect losses (howsoever caused) arising out of use or relianceon this information.

This document does not necessarily imply product availability.

Part number 705707044

This edition ( January 1998 ) Printed in the United Kingdom.

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CONTENTS

Safety Summary 1

Product Identification 3

Installation 6

Acceptance & Routing 10

Product Features 11

Configuration 12

Maintenance 21

Product Support 22

Appendix 25

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SAFETY

WarningBefore cleaning, servicing, removing or replacing CashFlow® units, ALWAYS SWITCHOFF or ISOLATE the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY to the host machine.

CautionThis guide is recommended for use by personnel trained to carry out electrical installation.

Maximum Operating VoltageDo not apply more than the voltage specified on the unit, and within the following;

Full Operating Voltage range:+12V DC nominal +3V, -2V.

Supply Voltage Ripple:Within Vmin to Vmax up to 100Hz, <250mV pk - pk for Frequency>100Hz

Current consumption:Quiescent current: 35mA MaxMax current: 2.5A Max (4 solenoids active, CashFlow® 129)

Dangerous EnvironmentsDo not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes, or after the entry offluid into the machine.

Disposal of ProductIf necessary, always dispose of defective units according to local regulations.

Conformance to International StandardsWhen installed and operated according to the instructions provided for the particular unit,CashFlow® products meet the applicable international and national safety standards forany country in which they are used.

SAFETYAll electrical connections to the product must be rated according to the requirements for“Accessible SELV” circuits as defined in EN60335-1. The product is therefore suitable foruse in a class 2 (non-earthed or non-grounded) appliance.Overcurrent protection is not included in the product and should be provided as part of thehost machine. The recommended fuse value at the rated supply of 12V is:

3A Slow blow (to EN60127)Other protection methods may be used providing their overcurrent characteristics remainwithin the overall operating characteristics of the above fuse.

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DOCUMENT GUIDE

This document is for field engineers using the CashFlow® 126 andCashFlow® 129 products produced by Mars Electronics International (MEI).

As an aid to using this document a series of symbols are used in the text andhave the following meanings:

+ This indicates that a useful tip or word of advice is shown here.

q Where this symbol is shown it indicates that a specific action is called forto ensure a successful installation or setup of the product.

v A note regarding the function to be carried out will appear beside thissymbol.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONMars Electronics International (MEI) has manufactured coin mechanisms compatible withgaming and amusment machines for a number of years. Over this time the functionality ofthe range has been enhanced to match your needs and still maintain mechanicalcompatibility. The product detailed in this book is the CashFlow series. Use the followingpages to check you have the right product for your application.

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The entry bezel and the Y-chute options can be used with either the CashFlow® 126system or CashFlow® 129 system. The CashFlow® 126 can be supplied for fitting into ashort channel, so long as the machine has suitable mounting points for the bezel andY-chute.

The Y-chute is available in two versions, the one shown above which includes electronicswith back illumination of the dual coin/token bezel, and a version which has noelectronics. This version is suitable for coin only applications.

In a coin only application the interface loom from the machine goes directly to thevalidator. The use of the dual coin/token application, however, requires a different loom,which connects as shown above.

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The electrical connections and interfaces to each variant of CashFlow® 126 andCashFlow® 129 are identical, and are found in the same locations.

(A) Machine Interface - This provides power to the validator and carries the coin inhibitsignals from the machine and coin outputs to the machine.

(B) Routing Plug - This comprises a series of links fitted to a route plug housing and isused to set up the primary coin exits and any specific overflow exits.

(C) Separator Connector - The separator interface connection must be made beforephysically attaching the validator and separator together. The separator will directaccepted coins/tokens to defined exits.

(D) Route Inhibits -This connector is used to signal that a particular exit has reached“full” status. Subsequent coins will be diverted to their defined overflow exits.

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INSTALLATIONInstalling or removing the CashFlow®® product from your machine can be done byfollowing these simple instructions.

+ When installing the CashFlow®® 126 Front Entry product it will be fitted to an MEI Front Plate andthe following instructions will always apply.

+ The mounting channel for the CashFlow®® 126 top entry product is supplied by the machinemanufacturer, and therefore some variations may exist from machine to machine, however inprinciple these instructions still apply.

CF126 Front Entry Installation

q Connect the separator loom to the connector at the base of the validator and locatethe rectangular boss on the top of the separator into the base of the validator.

q Firmly screw the separator fixing lugs onto the rear of the validator.

q Having ensured that the front plate has a firm location onto the front of themachine, insert the side of the validator onto the two round bosses at the rear ofthe front plate and push firmly together until the two retaining clips are fullyengaged.

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CF 126 Top Entry Installation

+ When mounted into a short channel the product must be fully assembled and ready for use,with only the machine interface loom to be connected.

q The mounting points indicated must be firmly seated into the channel and agap of between 2-3 mm left between the reject lever and the reject arm fromthe machine. This small gap will ensure that the validator lid is able to fullyclose when the reject button on the machine has been pressed and released.

The two Y-chutes already referred to can both be used with the short channelversion, but care must be taken to ensure that the gap mentioned above ismaintained between the Y-chute reject arm link and the reject lever of the coinmechanism.

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CashFlow® 129 System Installation

The system consists of a channel, Y-chute, CashFlow® 129 validator, 8-way separator,manifold and tube collar plate.

This is supplied as a complete system, but should you need to replace any part of it do soonly in a set sequence, starting from near the top.

+ The Y-chute can, of course, be removed first, but it is not necessary to do so just to access theother modules.

Removal of Validator and Separator

q Ensure that power is turned off, not only to the validator, but also to the Y-chute iflive.

q Dis-connect machine interface loom, and the route inhibit connector.

q Dis-engage the release catch and lift the validator and separator upwards out ofthe mounting points. Pull the validator and separator forwards clear of channel.

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Removal of Manifold and Collar Plate

q The manifold is supported in position by four lugs which slot into the side plates ofthe channel. It is retained there by two catches, as is the collar plate at the bottom.

Bottom section of CashFlow®® 129 system

Removal of Y-chuteq Always dis-connect the electrical connection first, if used, before removal of the

Y-chute.

q Pinch together the bottom ends of the Y-chute and lift upwards and to the rightfrom the channel.

Top section of CashFlow® 129 system

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ACCEPTANCE AND ROUTINGWhen the product is successfully mounted you will need to confirm that it is set upcorrectly to accept good coins/tokens and direct them to where you want them to go.

First things first

q Press and release the reject button on the machine. Confirm that the lid on thefront of the validator closes fully when the reject button is released. If it does notclose fully the validator cannot function properly.

q Test that power is on by checking that the green LED on the front of the validator isilluminated, it will flash off once when the reject lever is pressed.

Testing for Acceptance

q Insert into the machine a selection of all the coins/tokens shown on the validatorlabel. Acceptance of each one will be indicated by the LED flashing off once, and ifthe coin/token is outside of the programmed window it will flash off twice. If theLED flashes three time this indicates that the coin/token has been rejected by thevalidator 4th sensor. Should the LED flash off four times this indicates either ahardware or software inhibit is being applied.

Coin Routing

q Confirm that all coins and tokens are being routed to the required exits. If they arenot refer to the Trouble Shooting section. Settings may have been made on themachine for hopper or tube limit switches, and these must be taken into account.

q If further help is required then consult the Operators Handbook for the product orcontact either your distributor or local MEI office.

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PRODUCT FEATURESThe CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 products have the flexibility to change certainsettings such as varying the coin-set that it handles, or new routing for some of thecoins/tokens.

These changes can be carried out using the rotary data switch and the configurationswitch which are fitted uniquely to the CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 products. Thefollowing pages show how, with the use of these switches, coins/tokens can be inhibitedor enabled, either a new individual token or a group of tokens selected and the machineoutput mode changed. In addition to these two switches there is a green diagnostic LED which signifies if anychanges you make have been successfully actioned or not.

Changes can also be made to the coin routing with the use ofa routing plug.The routing plug is available in two forms, either ready-madefor specific applications, or do-it-yourself kits, consisting ofloose plugs and either wire links with crimps at each end or

links incorporating a sleeved IN4148 diode with crimps at each end. The diode version isrequired to give protection from shorting where two separate coins are required to got tothe same exit. An illustration of how these can be assembled is shown on the next page.Both versions are available from your distributor, who can assist you with assemblydetails.

A summary follows of the way in which you can use the above features. For greater detailof how to use all of these features you are advised to contact either your distributor or MEIoffice for technical assistance.

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CONFIGURATION

Validator Interface Connector

The interface to the validator from the machine is exactly the same as those which applyto the MS/ME series validators, with the exception of pin 8 of the 17-way connector

Connector 1 can accept either 15 pin or 17 pin interface connectors.

Inhibit 617IA Coin Inhibit-17Inhibit 516IB Coin Inhibit1516Inhibit 115IF Coin Inhibit1415Inhibit 214IE Coin Inhibit1314Inhibit 313ID Coin Inhibit12130V Supply12I0V Supply1112+12V Supply11I+12V Supply1011Inhibit 410IC Coin Inhibit910Accept Output 49OC Coin Output89Select Line8IOutput Mode Input78Accept Output 37OD Coin Output67Accept Output 26OE Coin Output56Polarising Key5-Polarising Key 145Accept Output 14OF Coin Output34

Accept OutputCommon

3ICoin OutputCommon

23Accept Output 52OB Coin Output12Ident signal1OA Coin Output-1

FunctionBACTA Standard

Definition

PINNo.

Inputor

Output

FunctionMars Compatible

Definitions

15 Way

Connector

17 Way

Connector

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Assembling a 22-Way Routing Plug

While the links are readily inserted into the routing plug by hand without specialist tools,care is needed to ensure that they are fitted the correct way round, particularly with thedoide version, so that the barb in the pin engages with the recess in the plug. Havinginserted a link give it a gentle tug to ensure that it has engaged with the recess.

To assemble routing plugs which will route specified UK coins to the required exitssee the examples shown.In example A Coin C (10P) is being directed to Exit D, Coin E (50P old) to Coin Exit C and Coin F to Exit D.Example B shows Coin B (Token) going to Exit B and Coin E (50p old) to Exit ‘b’.

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Route 712Route 7Route 634Route 6Route 556Route 5Route 478Route 4Route 3910Route 3Route 21112Route 2Route 11314Route 1Coin A1516Coin BCoin C1718Coin DCoin E1920Coin FCoin G2122Coin H

FUNCTIONPINPINFUNCTION

129 Routing Plug Pinouts and Functions

Exit B12Exit BExit D34Exit DExit C56Exit C

(Exit ‘b’)78(Exit ‘b’)(Exit ‘a’)910(Exit ‘a’)(Exit ‘c’)1112(Exit ‘c’)(Exit ‘d’)1314(Exit ‘d’)Coin A1516Coin BCoin C1718Coin DCoin E1920Coin FCoin G2122Coin H

FUNCTIONPINPINFUNCTION

126 Routing Plug Pin outs and Functions

Coin and token values as shown on the coin set label are expressed in the following textas channels. The relative positions of these channels and coins/tokens are shown on thetable below.

-15F-14E-13D-12C

£211B£2 Tight10A

£199£188

50p New7750p old66

50p old Tight5520p4410p335p22

Token 211Token 100

Channel/CoinValue

Coin Channel/Label Position

Position

Seperator Exits

Viewed from above129 126

N.B. Clear exits are Separator only Shaded exits are Manifold only

EXIT POSITIONS

8 7 6 5

43

21 1

234

5678Reject

Separator Outline Manifold Outline

A(a)

B(b)

D(d )

C(c)

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Route Inhibit ConnectorThe function of the route Inhibit Connector is to signal when specific exits, external to theproduct, are in a “Full” condition. Signals from the machine ensure that, while the “Full”condition continues, further coins/tokens directed to that exit will be re-routed to analternative exit. The instruction as to which alternative exits can be used will normallycome from the routing plug.

+ In order to inhibit a particular route, 0V must be applied to its respective pin.+ An alternative route must always be of a lower priority

Lowest0v0v9Not definedNot defined8

BDivert route 77DDivert route 66CDivert route 55(b)Divert route 44(a)Divert route 33(c)Divert route 22

Highest(d)Divert route 11Priority126129PIN

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Using the Rotary Data Switch and ConfigurationSwitches

Rotary Data SwitchThe rotary data switch is used in conjunction with theconfiguration switches. By pointing the arrow in the middle ofthe switch, using a fine screwdriver, data can be entered intothe product. In Normal Operation mode the position of the arrowis not critical to correct operation.

Configuration Teach SwitchesThese switches can be set to a series of positions which enable the product configurationto be changed.

When teach modes are to be entered first SWITCH POWER OFF tothe unit, or an un-intended action could be set.

The example given here, with both the rotary data switch and theconfiguration switch settings, is to enable channel 3 in the coin set.

+ Wherever in the examples that follow the switch is shown as hatched grey (usually switch 1) itindicates that it does not matter if the switch is in the ON or OFF position. Switch 1 only featuresin the settings for Alarm Enable when it must be in the ON position. When it is in the OFFposition the Alarm function is NOT active.

q After making any changes theconfiguration switches 2, 3, and 4MUST always return to either of theNormal Operation positions shownhere.

Diagnostic LEDq The LED will illuminate to indicate that the product is

powered up, and in addition will give various sequences offlashes to confirm the acceptance or rejection status ofcoins/tokens.

+ Flash Sequence:Constantly ON Validator Power On1 Flash Coin accepted / Reject lever pressed2 Flashes Coin not recognised and rejected3 Flashes Coin rejected by validator 4th sensor.4 Flashes Coin recognised but not accepted due to inhibit setting

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Product Configuration - Inhibiting coins or tokens

Example:- To inhibit channel 2 (the 5p coin) on your validator followthese simple steps.

1. Switch Validator Power OFF.

2. Set 4 Way Switches to Inhibit Teach.

3. Set Rotary Switch Dial to the appropriate channel. (Channel No.2 for the 5p In this instance).

4. Switch Validator Power ON (LED will flash).

5. Set switches 2, 3 & 4 to ON. (LED will stop flashing and stay on). The Rotary Switch settings can be left unchanged.

6. The chosen coin is now inhibited and the productis ready for normal operation. For each additional channel to be inhibited repeat process from 1 above.

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Channel Inhibit

Set switches 2, 3 and 4as shown here.

ON1

23

4

23

4

ON1

23

4

ON1

END

Product Configuration - Enabling coins or tokens

Example:- To enable channel 2 (the 5p coin in this instance) on yourvalidator follow these simple steps.


2. Set 4 Way switches to Enable Teach.

3. Set Rotary Switch Dial to the appropriate channel. (Channel No.2 for the 5p In this instance)


5. Set switches 2, 3 & 4 to ON. (LED will stop flashing and stay on). The Rotary Switch settings can be left unchanged.

6 The chosen coin is now enabled and the product isready for normal operation. For each additional channel to be inhibited repeat process from 1 above.

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Channel Enable

ON1

23

4

23

4

ON1

23

4

ON1

END

Product Configuration - teaching a new token,channel 0

Example:- To Teach a Token (with standard window limits) into channel0 follow these simple steps.


2. Set 4 Way switches to Token Teach.

3. Set Rotary Switch Dial to position F (standardwindow limits).(Position E will teach tight token window limits)

4. Switch Validator Power ON (LED will Flash).

+5. Drop between 10 and 20 Tokens.

6. Return switches to Normal Operation. (LED should stop flashing and stay on to indicate a successful change). If the LED continues to flash this indicates a failure to teach the token.If needed repeat the process from step 1.

7. Token successfully taught & programmedinto Channel 0.

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Channel Enable

ON1

23

4

LED Flash Codes for Tokens:

2 flashes = No activity detected (for last 30 seconds)

3 flashes = Insufficient Tokens (10 min.)

4 flashes = Invalid Rotary Switch (setting E or F)

6 flashes = Token diameter outside allowable limits

5 flashes = Token thickness outside allowable limits

7 or 8 flashes = Token material outside allowable limits

ON1

23

42

34

ON1

END

Product Configuration - teaching a new token,channel 1

Example:- To Teach a Token (with standard window limits) into channel1 follow these simple steps.


2. Set 4 Way switches to Token Teach.

3. Set Rotary Switch Dial to position F ((standard window limits). ).(Position E will teach narrow slug windows)


5. Drop between 10 and 20 Tokens.

6. Return switches to Normal Operation. (LED should stop flashing and stay on to indicate a successful change). If the LED continues to flash this indicates a failure to teach the token.If needed repeat the process from step 1.

7. Token successfully taught & programmedinto Channel 1.

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Channel Enable

ON1

23

4

LED Flash Codes for Tokens:

2 flashes = No activity detected (for last 30 seconds)

3 flashes = Insufficient Tokens (10 min.)

4 flashes = Invalid Rotary Switch (setting E or F)

6 flashes = Token diameter outside allowable limits5 flashes = Token thickness outside allowable limits

7 or 8 flashes = Token material outside allowable limits

ON1

23

42

34

ON1

END

Product Configuration - Selecting a pre-programmed token group to be usedin channel 0

14 token groups are already programmed into the product. This featureallows a defined token group to be accepted.

v NOTE: Each token group selected is automatically copied to channel 0.Refer to the Appendix at the end of the book for further details of tokengroupings.

Example:- To select Token Group 7 on your validator follow thesesimple steps.


2. Set 4 Way Switches to Select Token Group.

3. Set Rotary Switch Dial to the appropriate Channel. (Token group 7 in this example).


5. Return Switches to Normal Operation(LED stops flashing and stays on to indicate successful change. Token Group 7 successfully selected and programmed into Channel 0.

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ON1

23

4

END

Product Configuration - Selecting a pre-programmed token group to be usedin channel 1

14 token groups are already programmed into the product. This featureallows a defined token group to be accepted.

v NOTE: Each token group selected is automatically copied to channel 1.Refer to the Appendix at the end of the book for further details of tokengroupings.

Example:- To select Token Group 7 on your validator follow thesesimple steps.


2. Set 4 Way Switches to Select Token Group.

3. Setting Rotary Switch Dial to position 7 selects MHG token group


5. Return Switches to Normal Operation(LED stops flashing and stays on to indicate successful change. Token Group 7 successfully selected and programmed into Channel 1.

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ON1

23

4

END

Product Configuration - Changing the machine output mode

To change the coin output interface to Fixed Binary Coded Output(BCO) use these simple steps. For BCO mode set the rotary data switchto position C , to D for Fixed Parallel mode and F for Automaticmode.

v NOTE: The product will normally be supplied in Automatic mode. Thiswill automatically configure to most machines through the Mode Selectfeature. Some gaming machines have pre-BACTA standard Binary codesoftware and in this case the coin mechanism should be set to fixedParallel mode.

Example:- To set mode to Binary Coded Output


2. Set 4 Way switches to Output Mode Teach.

3. Set Rotary Switch Dial to appropriate position. (Position C in this example).


5. Set switches 2, 3 & 4 to ON. (LED will stopflashing and stay on). Leave the Rotary Switch settings as they are.

6. Product is now ready for use with the chosenmachine interface.

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Position C = Fixed B.C.O. mode.

Position D = Fixed Parallel mode

Position F = Automatic mode


ON1

23

4

ON1

23

42

34

ON1

END

MAINTENANCE

+ The practical maintenance that can be carried out is limited to cleaning the areas of thevalidator that the coins travel through, and the replacement of the coin entry liner if it becomesworn. All other servicing is carried out through your distributor.

The cleaning should be carried out on a regular basis of at least once a month, but, if youhave to visit the validator outside of that routine, it is worth while doing it then as well.The shaded areas shown below, plus the back of the reject cover, are those to be caredfor. The coin entry liner is accessed by unscrewing the coin entry moulding at the top of thevalidator. The coin entry liner can then be eased off with the aid of a fine screwdriver, anda replacement slid into place.

q Cleaning and maintenance must only be carried out by suitably trained personnel.

q Cleaning must only be carried out after power has been removed from the product.

q Never use a cleaner containing solvents, scrapers or abrasive materials.

q Never apply water or cleansers directly onto the product. Always apply them to aclean cloth first, and not too liberally, so that the cloth used is only moist.

APPENDIX

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Product Revision

The revision level of the 126/129 product can be confirmed from a label on the left side ofthe product. There are two levels of digits and bar-code markings on the label, and thefifth and sixth digits on the lower numbers indicate the product level. For example; if the label read 1773G322580 the revision level would be G3.

Do not use the label on the right side of the product for reference of the revision level.

0Reserved316FN-Plate Steel3315EN-Plate Steel33314

DN-P Brass &Oversized

13CBrass & N-Plate Brass312BDefault (Brass-Wide)333311AOversized Token3108Paymaster3387MHG3376Stretton Leisure3364LMS33343Ralin & Thomas33332BFS321Rank Leisure3331

ECBA

CF126/129 token group

Rotary switchposition

Token Type orOperator

ME token groupLINK settings

(links inserted = 3)ME Token

groups

Token Grouping Compatibility

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PRODUCT SUPPORT

In addition to the MEI offices around the world an international network of Distributors andApproved Service Centres can offer you technical support and other services as well.

These services include repairs, re-programming of your CashFlow® products with newcoinsets, replacing damaged modules, and the supply of a range of spare parts.

In the U.K. these can be obtained from the following:

BRENT LEISURE SPARES LTD.Unit 5, Acton Vale Industrial EstateThe Vale, ActonLondon W3 7QEContact: Steve AnsellTelephone: 0181 - 324 - 6000

EUROCOIN LTDFortune HouseMoxon StreetBarnetHertsContact: Ray MooreTelephone: 0181 - 449 - 0077

MICRO ELECTRONIC SERVICES (M.E.S.)7 Aircraft EsplanadeFarnboroughHampshire GU14 6TGContact: Mike ClokieTelephone: 01252 375302(Service Centre only)


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